Dumpsters

Description and purpose

A dumpster permit reserves 40 feet of space on a City street for a specific number of days to temporarily park a dumpster used during construction. City staff will post signs at the requested location for your dumpster once your permit has been approved and paid for.

How to Apply

Permit applications must be submitted at least 4 business days prior to your dumpster installation date so we can approve your application and post signs 48 hours in advance to allow people time to move vehicles parked at permitted locations. To apply, please click on the link at the bottom of this page for the online application form or come to our office.

Once approved, we will email your permit to you. In some instances emails will end up in spam or junk folders. Please check all email folders for your permit. If you do not receive your permit please contact our office.

Dumpsters must be emptied regularly and covered with a tarp each night and when full.

If a vehicle is parked in the space posted for your dumpster, please contact the Cambridge Police Department by following the instructions on your permit.

You must make provisions for pedestrian safety and/or emergency vehicles when necessary.

Permits cannot be modified after signs have been posted unless due to extreme weather conditions. If you need to request a posting modification after signs are posted, the City cannot provide a refund and you must reapply and pay for a new permit.

The City of Cambridge retains the right to revoke or deny street occupancy permits at any time for reasons including, but not limited to the following: non-compliance of any state law, City Ordinance, failure to comply with the above guidelines or failure to make payments.

All City permits are subject to review and can be revoked at any time per order of the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Director.